When you add a resource to an authoring template, you can define how the resource is selected when a content item is created. In addition to specifying the resource selector, you can define whether the digital asset is managed in Rich Media Edition server or in IBM® Web Content Manager.

You can choose the file selector from the browser or the Rich Media Edition server selector. This setting is specified in the template in the field properties for the resource.

For file and image elements, you can set the selector that is used to select the file or image in the content item.

For HTML and rich text elements, you can select the selector that is used if an author wants to add an image to the element.

In the authoring portlet, edit the authoring template that contains the element or where you want to add an element.

Click Default Content.

Add the element to the template.

Edit the properties for the element by clicking the properties icon ( ).).

Specify the selector with the Resource Selector field.

The following options are available:

Default Selector

Determines the resource selector according to the default selection method designated by the resourceSelection.default.useDigitalAssetManager property in the Web Content Manager configuration service. For details on setting this property, see Setting the default selection method.

Uses the standard file selector to select a resource from a web content library.

If you are using the Rich Media Edition server resource selector, indicate how the digital asset is managed with the Resource Management Option field.

The following options are available:

Copy into WCM now

The asset is extracted from Rich Media Edition server and stored in a web content library. The resource is then displayed from the library instead of from the Rich Media Edition server.

Preview only via Digital Asset Manager

The asset remains in Rich Media Edition server while the content is in a draft state. When the content is published in a workflow that contains the Promote Digital Assets workflow action, the asset is copied to a web content library and rendered normally. Note: This option is not available in fix pack 09.

Remember: To use this setting, create a workflow with a stage that contains the Promote Digital Assets action, and associate the authoring template with the workflow.

Leave asset in Digital Asset Manager

The asset remains in Rich Media Edition server and is never copied to a web content library.

When an author creates a content item from a template that uses the Rich Media Edition server selector, a Select Digital Asset button is displayed in the content form. In fix pack 09, The button is Select Image.